Joby Gutierrez, MA, USAT and USAC Coach

USA Triathlon Level I Coach USA Cycling Level 3 Coach Certified Sports Performance Coach Water Safety Instructor – American Red Cross NFHS certified coach First Aid /CPR certified – American Red Cross Assistant Cross Country Coach – Esperanza High Jr. High Track Program Coordinator – AUHSD Fitness and Healthy Living Program Director – AUHSD Masters in Curriculum Design/Program Development Top age-group Ironman and Olympic distance triathlete

My Philosophy
All athletes can improve!  Consistency, dedication, and persistence will pay huge dividends and there are no shortcuts when it comes to training. Now, this does not mean you have to sacrifice family and friends to see improvement. In fact, intelligent training should be a balance of family, friends, and work.  Whatever level you are at there is always room for growth.  As a coach, I identify areas that need improvement and begin structuring a program to develop these areas in addition to refining your strengths.  I pride myself on being approachable and personable.  An athlete should feel at ease when interacting with his/her coach.  If you are willing to invest some of your time into training, then you might just surprise yourself with what you are capable of accomplishing.

Joby's Bio
Endurance never came easy to Joby.  As a high school student, he recalls being the "slowest runner" on a team of 30.  Discouraging as it may have been, Joby stuck with it and eventually reached the "average" status by his senior year.  Continuing his run training throughout his college years, Joby finally made some significant improvements and began doing quite well in local road races.

Looking for a new challenge, Joby signed up for his first sprint triathlon at the age of 26.  However, there was one big problem.  He could barely swim to the other side of the pool without gasping for air.  Taking the lessons of hard work and persistence that he learned early on, Joby began his training program with much anticipation. Through the guidance and support of seasoned triathletes, Joby found himself doing very well.  This small taste of success became his motivation to work harder and smarter.  Joby read up on and studied all the latest research related to endurance and performance. Every year brought more improvement.

When you see Joby racing today, nobody would ever guess that he struggled as an endurance athlete.  Consistently placing in the top 1% of his age group and in the top 1% to 4% of the entire field, Joby has definitely established himself as a runner and triathlete.  Joby's story is a great example of what an individual can achieve with dedication and commitment.

Certified Water Safety/Swim Instructor - American Red Cross
Bachelor's in Kineseology
CPR/First Aid Certified

Shawn's Bio
Shawn McBride's formal swim instruction started at a young age. By age 11, Shawn was successfully competing in youth swim meets throughout Orange County.  This strong swimming background paved the way for his smooth transition into water polo.  During high school, Shawn enjoyed much success as a swimmer and water polo player, which caught the attention of the coaches at Fullerton College.  Swimming and playing water polo at the collegiate level provided Shawn with the coaching and instruction that improved his abilities as an athlete, and also sharpened his skills as a coach.

Throughout college Shawn worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor, teaching both individuals and small groups.  Shawn has 13 years of water polo and swim coaching experience at all levels.  One of his highest honors includes coaching at the U.S.A. Junior National Camp for water polo.  As a coach, Shawn is able to help swimmers of all abilities improve.

Candice Tinsley, M.A., R.D.

As a Registered Dietician, Candice understands what it takes to be your physical best.   Candice has over 9 years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietician and she has worked in the health and fitness field as a consultant for all levels of athletes in all sports.  In addition to working as the head R.D. for Fitness Coaching, Candice also serves as the Nutrition Program Director at Chaffey College where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Nutrition and Life Management.